Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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Quote of the Month

Look to me and I will look to you.

November 2014 Vol 6 / Issue 11

Dear Sai Bandhus,

Forever remember “Sai” who is seated on the Lotus of our hearts. He always watches ourevery action (Saakshibhuta). So, when we perform our duties, when we talk, when wedischarge our duties we need to be extra cautious of understanding that all we do iswatched by that “Vishwa Chakshu” who gauges us and bestows the fruit accordingly.So, let us all perform deeds and actions that please HIM alone and surrender at HISFEET completely.

-- Om Sri Sainaathaya Namah --

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

In this issue:

• Editorial• Sahasranama Bhashya• News• Archives

Sri Sai Sahasranama Bhashya

160) OM SRI SAI AAVISHKRUTA TIRODATTA BAHUROOPAVIDAMBANAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who manifests at his own will and again disappears after the same]

Lord manifests at His own free will, he is “Sarva Swatantra” and when the need arises He advents in the form of HIS willand wish and after fulfillment of the same will sublimate back into HIS true essence (here it can be considered as avataranaand avataara samaapthi). But, this should not be mistaken as­“So, Divinity  manifested as Sai Baba and after his mission Hecast off His mortal coil”, in fact, such a statement should never crop up in anyone’s mind for onething that we should all realizeis –“When was Sai born to Die? ” if we understand this statement, then we realize that  Baba is beyond birth and death. AsMaharaj clearly stated in Satcharitra “I exist in everything – animate and inanimate. I am eternal.”

HE clearly stated –“If this name SAI which one amongst the myriad names is removed, then you realize that I am everywhere,everything and nothing exists devoid of this Self”. In fact this is what our Ishaavasya Upanishad states at the start­“Ishaavaasyam Idam Sarvam…..” (The Supreme Exists in everything).

In fact, manifestation of the Supreme One as  “Lord Sai” can be considered as  “Poorna  SacchidaanandaLeelaavatarana” (A form assume to uplift the mankind from its fallen state, make everyone tread the path of righteousnessand finally make everyone realize that all the worldly things are impermanent and the SUPREME ONE alone is Permanent).

161) OM SRI SAI AARDRACHITTENA BHAKTAANAAM SADAANUGRAHA VARSHAKAAYA NAMAH

[Meaning: - Salutations to Lord Sai who is ever tender being showers blessings on the devotees]

The very essence of Guru Samartha is “Krupaa Dayaardra Hrudaya” (Tender love and compassion filled Heart). He is nonebut the benevolent , all compassionate mother who is ever worried about the welfare of her children, always correct theirmistakes, correct their flaws and make them perfection personified and finally see that they attain their goal ultimatum.

Salutations to such a benevolent mother- Sai Maa.

to be continued....

----Jai Sree Sadguru Sai Samartha----

By Dr. P.V. Sivacharan

Shirdi News

1. Shri Sai Baba 96th Punyatithi Festival­2014 Celebration – A Report ­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

The first day of Shri Sai Baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi   festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) commenced on Thursday, 2nd October 2014 in the morning with the procession of Shri.Sai Baba’s Photograph and  Shri Sai SatcharitraPothi in a grand manner.

Dwarakami Mandali from Mumbai have installed big idols of Shri Dattatreya Bhagwan, Shri.Swami Samarth & Shri.GajananMaharaj before Gurusthan next to Museum which caught the attention of all the sai devotees.

2nd October 2014 , Thursday being the first day of the festival, the programmes commenced with the procession of ShriSai Baba’s Photograph and Shri  Sai Satcharitra pothi at 5.a.m.from the Samadhi Mandir. The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

As soon as the procession entered Dwarakamai, Shri Sai Satcharitra paryan was started . The Executive Officer Shri.RajendraJadhav read the first chapter, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde read the second chapter.

To facilitate Akhanda Parayan, Dwarakamai was kept open the entire night on 2nd October 2014.

At 7.15 a.m Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde and his wife performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. At 12.30Madhyana Aarti was performed. At 4.00 p.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit fromAurangabad was held. At 6.15 pm Dhoop Aarti was performed . From 7.30 pm to 10.00 p.m Devotional and Light Musicprogramme by Smt.Ragini Jitendra Kamatikar was held at Sai Nagar Ground. After the programme Sansthan felicitated theinvited artists on behalf of Sansthan. At 9.15 p.m there Palanquin procession of Shri Sai Baba was taken throughout Shirdivillage.

3rd October 2014, Friday being the main day of Shri Sai baba’s 96th Maha Samadhi Day, lot of Sai devotees had  darshanof Shri Sai baba’s Samadhi.

Sai Satcharitra parayan concluded and  after the completion of parayan, there was a procession of Sai Baba’s  Photograph andPothi. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District Judge Shri.Anil Kavde, Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. RajendraJadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers, Staff & local villagers participated in theprocession.

At 9.00 a.m Bhiksha Joli programme was held. Sansthan’s Tri Member committee member & District  Judge Shri.Anil Kavde ,Sansthan’s  Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav , Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, administrative officers,staff, local villagers & Sai Devotees participated in large number.At 10.00 a.m Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Shri.ManoharBuva Balkrishna Dikshit was held. At 10.30 a.m Aradhana Vidhi and Poojas were performed by Tri Member committeemember & District Judge Shri Anil Kavde. At 12.30 Noon Madhyana Aarti was performed. Immediately after the Aarti, therewas a book release programme of Sai Charitra darshan translated & published in Assame language organially written bySansthan’s Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan yadav in Marathi language .

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Officer Shri. Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OfficerShri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative officers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Gharkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on the occasion. In the evening at 5 p.m Seemolanghan &Procession to Kandoba temple was performed. At 6.15 p.m. Dhoop Aarti was held. Between 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm Bajan andGhazal programme by Shri.Satyanarayana Nair, Bhopal was held at Sai Nagar Grounds. There was a huge response to thisprogramme from the audience. At 9.15 p.m Shri Sai Baba’s Chariot procession was held throughout the village and large crowdhad gathered.

Flower Decoration was made in the Samadhi Mandir and temple premises with the generous contribution made bySri.R.Saravana, Shri Sai Baba Paper Products, Bangalore.

3rd October 2014 being the main day, the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan by devotees.

Shri Sai Baba’s 96th  Maha Samadhi festival which was started on 2nd October 2014 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi)was concluded on Saturday, 4th October 2014 with the Kalyachya Keertan (to mark the end/conclusion) by by H.B.PShri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit & Dahihandi programmes.

Rudrabhisek at Gurusthan temple & Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir in the morning was performed by Sansthan’s  ExecutiveOfficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife. At 10.00 a.m Gopal Kala kirtan by H.B.P Shri.Manohar Buva Balkrishna Dikshit washeld. At 12.00 noon Dahi Handi programme was held. Madhyana Aarti was performed at 12.10 p.m. At 6.15 p.m. Doop Aartiwas performed. Between 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m Sai Kathamruth programme by Shri.Shravan Madhav Chowdhary fromDorhale was held at Sai Nagar grounds.

On all 3 days free Prasad Bhojan was organized for the devotees at Sai Prasadalaya due to the generous contribution fromvarious Sai devotees. Around 1 lakh 50 thousand Sai devotees were benefitted from the free Prasad Bhojan Scheme. InDarshan queue Free Ladu packets were distributed to around 1 lakh 40 thousand devotees. In the Bhiksha Joli programmeorganized on the main day of festival at 9.00 a.m , Local villagers & Sai devotees have contributed Rs 59,000 in the form ofCash & 61 bags consisting of various grains like Rice, Ragi and Wheat.

Similarly, like every year on the occasion of Sai Babas Maha Samadhi day today there was a special Lunch arragned at Saiprasadalya between 10 a.m to 10 p.m for all Sai devotees & Villagers. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

2. “Sai Charitra Darshan” and “Shri Sainatha Sagunopasana” in Assamese language released on the occasion ofShri Sai Baba’s 96th Punyatithi Festival­ Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Lot of importance has been given for for Shri Sai Satcharitra, the holy book based on Sai Baba’s life history. This holy bookpublished by Shri Saibaba Sansthan is like Bhagavadgita, Jnaneshwari for Sai devotees. On the occasion of Shri Sai Baba’s96th Maha Samadhi day on Friday, 3rd October 2014,  Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Tri Member Committee Member &  DistrictJudge Shri. Anil Kavde released “Sai Charitra Darshan” book translated into Assamese language. This book was originallywritten by Sansthan’s Chief Public Relations Officer Shri.Mohan Yadav, based on the original  Marathi Sai Satcharitra written byK.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar alias Hemadpanth. Shri.Kavde expressed that this book will act as an additional media towards promoting and publishing Shri Sai Baba’s life and teachings.  

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Ex Chairman  Shri.D.M.Sukthankar, Executive Oficer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav, Deputy Executive OficerShri.Apasaheb Shinde, Administrative Oficers Shri.B.D.Sable, Shri.S.N.Garkal, Shri.S.V.Ghame, Shri.D.T.Ugale &Shri.U.P.Gondkar and heads of all departments were also present on this auspicious occasion. Shri.Kavde said that worshippingSadgurus is a must for human beings. The holy book of Sai Satcharitra which provides Sai Baba‘s teachings envisage lot ofimportance for the future. This book helps in grooming good good citizens for the Country. This book give the message“Service to Humanity is Serivce to God” loud and clear. Speaking on  the occasion Shri.Sukthankar said that he was fortunateto be present on the occasion of the release of the same book in Marathi version and that today he was very happy to bepresent for release of the same book in assamese language also. He also opined that the Assamese book will surely help in avery big way towards Sai prachar in Assam region.

The original Shri Sai Satcharitra written by Late K.Govinda Raghunath Dabholkar which was in Ovi style. The original Ovi toprose translation in Marathi language was done by Shri.K.L Colonel & Shri.M.B Nibalkar. Later this book was translated inabridged form and named as “Sai Charitra Darshan” in Marathi by Shri.Mohan Yadav. This book has already beentranslated in various lanaguages like Gujarati, Hindi & English. Today Shri.Nishant Hazarika & Smt.Ruma Gruha from Guwhatihave transalted the same to Assamese language& the same has been published by Shri.Abhijit Gruha through Assam BookDepot, Guwahati.

On this auspicious occasion, there was another release of Shri Sai Sagunoposan transalted by Shri.Abhijit Gruha in Assameselanguage.

The Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde thanked all the members who were present on the occasion..(Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

3. New Sai Baba Temple coming up in Colombo at a cost of Rs.1 Crore – Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.

Shri Sai Baba’ fame and glory  are spreading all over the World and Srilanka is not an exception. Shirdi Sai Centre of SrilankaTrust’s president from Colombo Shri.S.N.Udayanayam informed  media persons at a press conference held on Wednesday,8th October 2014 that in Srilanka totally there are about 30 Sai Baba temples. He also announced that a new Sai Babatemple in Colombo is being built at a cost of Rs.1 Crore.

In all 27 Sai devotees including the President of the trust visited Shirdi and had darshan of  Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi on theoccasion. Chief Public Relations Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Mohan Yadav welcomed the delegation. Speaking on theoccasion, the trust’s president  Shri.S.N.Udayanayam & representatives Shri.Sendhil informed media persons that there areabout 30 Sai temples spread across the cities of Jafna, Bhatikula, Kandy & Gale. There is huge turnout of devotees in thesetemples for having darshan of Shri Sai Baba. In all these temples formal worship (Pooja) is being performed on a regularbasis. They further added that Minister incharge of Colombo Shri.Arumungan Thondaman on his own bought a land of 5 acresto complete the Sai Baba Temple. They also informed that the temple is going to be inaugurated very shortly and will bethrown open to the public for darshan of Shri Sai Baba. (Translated from Marathi to English by Shri.Nagaraj Anvekar,Bangalore).

4. Lakshmi Pooja celebrated in Shirdi on the occasion of Deepavali Festival - Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust,Shirdi.

Lakshmi Pooja was celebrated by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) on Thursday, 23rd October 2014 on the auspiciousoccasion of Deepavali festival.

The Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rajendra Jadhav and his wife performed Lakshmi Pooja atthe Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Thousands of Sai devotees lit lamps in Lendi Baugh to mark the occasion.

5. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan run Shri Sai Prasadalaya gets ISO 22000­2005 Certification – Courtesy:  Shri Sai BabaSansthan Trust (Shirdi).

Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Exectuive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav informed  media persons at a press conference held onFriday, 24th October 2014 that there was a certification audit of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted atShri Sai Prasadalaya managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and after the final inspection they have issuedRenewal Certificate of ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September2016.

Sri Sai Prasadalaya was awarded the prestigious ISO-22000-2005 renewal certificate on 18th October 2014 at a functionpresided by the Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri Rajendra Jadhav. Consultant for ISO certification Sai BhaktaShri.Keshava Murthy, Bangalore, Sansthan’s Deputy  Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Administrative OfficerShri.D.T.Ugale, Prasadalaya acting supervisor Shri.Vijay Sinnar, Laddu Prasad preparation division’s acting PresidentShri.Sanjay Dhaneshar and many other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s biggestambition was to serve all Sai devotees with Prasad bhojan without waiting for longer period of time and also to serve deliciousand tasty food in a completely hygenic environment. This renewal of certification has added one more feather in the cap of ShriSai Baba Sansthan which will result in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan getting worldwide recognition.

For the benefit of Sai devotees various initiatives have been taken up by Sansthan and starting of Sai Prasadalya was one ofthem. During His sojourn, Shri Sai Baba used to prepare food all by Himself and used to distribute it to all the devotees. Tocontinue this legacy set by Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan had started Prasada Bhojan from 1st January 1973 at a Hall which waspresent next to Dikshit Wada. At that time on an average daily about 500-2500 Sai devotees were having Prasad Bhojan . Toprovide better amenities to ever increasing devotees, the Prasadalaya was shifted to Sai Prasad Building situated near GateNo.1 with effect from 25th January 1980. In this Prasadalaya on an average 22,000 devotees were able to have PrasadBhojan per day. Later the Management Committee keeping an eye on the future development of Shirdi over the coming years,immediately decided to build a new big Prasadalaya building, and accordingly completed it in a record time. The newPrasadalaya was started on 8th January 2009 where approximately 5000 people can have food at a time.

Today In this asia’s biggest Prasadalaya, everyday devotees are having delicious and tasty food without waiting for longer timeat a very hygine atmosphere. Thus Transplastic Certification Limited (TCL) had given ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety standard)on 30th September 2013 to Sai Prasadalaya for the next 3 years. Every year Renewal of the certification is mandatory. Forthat purpose, Auditor from the company will visit Sri Sai Prasadalaya and conduct the audit and if any Non Compliance is foundin the audit report, immediately corrective measures have to be taken and fair audit will be done once again and renewalcertificate will be issued. For the Renewal of Sansthan’s Sai prasadalaya, Food Safety Consultant Shri.Dilip Kumar  Nandikonda,Hyderabad & Lead Auditor of TCL from Australia and New Zealand group Shri. Chandrashekar Reddy, were appointed asAdvisors. Under these 2 person’s  able guidance, necessary changes, corrections were carried out at Prasadalaya. Later ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) conducted the audit for certification. Final inspection was done and the renewal certificateof ISO-22000-2005 (Food Safety Standard) for the period 15th September 2014 to 29th September 2016 was issued. InPrasadalaya, after the renewal of certification, food safety measures have been systemized and made easy. Sansthan’sChairman and District Judge Shri.Shashikanth Kulkarni, Tri Member Committee Member & District Collector Shri.Anil Kavde,Sansthan’s Executive Officer Shri.Rajendra Jadhav & Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Appasaheb Shinde, Officers and other StaffMembers connected with the Prasadalaya were applauded for their effort. (Translated from Marathi to English byShri.Nagaraj Anvekar, Bangalore).

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